Gemma James
Muse Yourself | Women Who Rise
The podcast for the woman in her transition era. The woman who knows she’s outgrown her old life, but isn’t quite sure what’s next. The woman tired of pretending she’s happy where she is. The woman done with pretending she doesn’t want more. The woman who knows she doesn’t need more opinions…she just needs more trust in her own. Welcome to Muse Yourself, home to unfiltered, unapologetic conversations on womanhood, identity, ambition, relationships, and everything that shapes us. With raw solo episodes and inspiring deep-dives from women who have burned it all down and rewritten the story, cons...
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Gemma James
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Jul 7, 2026
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67. Where are you afraid to be seen trying? 07.07.2026 25:55
Muses, Is there a more universal struggle than not being where you want to be in life, but also being too scared to be seen trying to do something about it? Publicly declaring what we want, then risking failure if we let ourselves chase it and it doesn’t work out? The truth is ALL expansion requires a level of risk, and our biggest growth moments can ONLY come from a willingness to be seen in the...
66.Getting your spark back: How to move out of autopilot and find the MAGIC in life again 30.06.2026 22:58
Hi Muses, In this episode we’re shifting out of “ nothing ever happens for me ” into a completely different way of moving through life - one where we EXPECT the magic. I’m sharing an experience I had recently where forcing myself to do the uncomfortable thing set in motion a chain of events I did NOT see coming and how a seemingly insignificant decision led to the most magical LA experience… If yo...
65. The art of getting out of your own way: How to stop blocking the life you actually want, with E.M. Gallagher 16.06.2026 52:28
If you’ve ever felt scared to start, scared to be seen trying, or like the only person blocking your own next level is you - this is the conversation you need to hear… Hi Muses, What changes when we stop dreaming about doing something… and actually start doing it? This week, I’m sitting down with writer and author E. M. Gallagher to talk about the fear, imposter syndrome, and internal resistance t...
64. Feeling lost? A pep-talk for the woman outgrowing her old life... 09.06.2026 35:05
Muses, If you’re in a season that feels messy, painful, or uncertain, this is the episode for you… I’m talking navigating identity shifts and ‘ego deaths,’ learning to trust your intuition -even when it makes NO logical sense - walking away from ‘ good enough ’ to follow something deeper, and why future you isn’t looking back and describing this era as the time your life ended, she’s describing it...
63.Muse Moments #4:Dating After Heartbreak... Why the ‘Spark’ Isn’t What You Think 17.03.2026 14:04
Hi Muses, In this Muse Moments mini episode, I’m sharing another powerful clip from my conversation with relationship therapist Lauren Walsh about dating after heartbreak and what healthy love actually looks like. After experiencing loss, breakup, or deep heartbreak, so many of us struggle to find the balance between protecting ourselves, and not completely shutting ourselves off from finding love...
62.Muse Moments #3: Is It Fear or Misalignment? How To Know When It’s Time To Change Your Life 10.03.2026 14:41
Hi Muses, Welcome back to Muse Moments — a curated mini-series featuring powerful clips from some of the most downloaded conversations we’ve had on the show. In this episode, we revisit a moment from my very first conversation with coach and energy healer Maria Rei , who shares the story of the moment she realised the life she had built had strayed so far from one that felt like hers, she barely r...
61.Muse Moments #2: Cara Alwill on how to choose YOURSELF, even when it means being misunderstood 03.03.2026 19:40
Hi Muses, In this second episode of Muse Moments , I’m sharing a powerful clip from my conversation with bestselling author Cara Alwill . Cara has featured in Forbes, Business Insider and Oprah Daily, sold more than 300,000 books to date, and is the founder of Publishing House Pink Ink Press. In this mini episode, Cara opens up about the pivotal moments in her life when she knew something wasn’t r...
60. Muse Moments #1: Why You're Scared Of Being Single (And How to Build Real Self-Worth) 24.02.2026 18:58
Hi Muses, In the very first episode of Muse Moments , I’m revisiting one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had on the show… This mini episode features a standout clip from my conversation with licensed therapist and couples counsellor Lauren Walsh back in episode 17 of the podcast: ‘ Fear of Being Single Forever? How to Date After Heartbreak and Attract Healthy Love.’ There was so much value...
59. When You Can't Stop Living In The Past... 17.02.2026 11:09
What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the story you’re telling yourself about why you can’t have it? In this short solo episode, I’m talking about why so many of us unknowingly keep ourselves stuck by recycling our old narratives from the past. Whether it’s failed relationships or career struggles, it can be so easy to believe that history will repeat itself…but this...
58. Your New Life Will Cost You Your Old One: Stepping Into Your Next Chapter 10.02.2026 19:57
Muses, you already know when it’s time to release what no longer serves you. Whether it’s a relationship, a job, a place, or an old identity, your intuition is always guiding you…what would change if you trusted it? In this episode I’m covering: * How to recognise the inner nudge that it’s time to move on * Why letting go is an act of trust in your highest self * The natural “grieving” process tha...
57. A Guide To Blowing Up Your Life: How To Quit It All And Travel The World Full Time, With Lane Scott Jones 03.02.2026 1:26:34
What if you could walk away from it all and start again? Hi Muses, In this episode of Muse Yourself , I’m joined by writer and speaker Lane Scott-Jones . Lane is a Pushcart Prize-nominated writer, speaker, and the voice behind Second Rodeo, a Substack newsletter about reinvention and lifestyle design. Her writing has been published in Longreads , Good Grit , the Nashville Scene , and she’s been a...
56. How to let yourself be happy again after loss: Moving forward when you didn't choose the ending 27.01.2026 1:23:30
What happens when life ends a chapter in a way you didn’t choose? Hi Muses, In this incredibly honest and moving conversation, I’m joined by Hollywood based critically acclaimed author Zara Barrie to talk about grief, loss, healing, and what it really means to let the light in again when life breaks you apart. Zara is former senior writer for Elite Daily & Go Magazine , once described to ABC News...
55. How to Choose a Child-Free Life Without Guilt or Apology: Choosing Yourself in a World That Expects Motherhood 20.01.2026 1:19:38
What does it really mean to choose a child-free life by choice in a world that still equates womanhood with motherhood? Hi Muses, In this powerful - and deeply validating - episode I’m joined by Wilmarie Hernandez , a coach and creator who supports women navigating life without children - intentionally, unapologetically, and on their own terms. We’re exploring what it looks like to redefine womanh...
54. From Teen Single Mum to Global Fitness Empire: Transforming Mental Health Through Exercise with Bodybuilding Pro Diane Flores 08.01.2026 1:16:42
What if you didn’t need to see the entire path ahead before you took the first step? Hi Muses, I have such an incredible episode for you this week… I’m joined by IFBB bodybuilding pro, serial entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast Boss Bitch Radio, Diane Flores, to explore reinvention, mental health, self-worth, and what becomes possible when you finally decide you’re worth taking care of. Dian...
53. When Your Growth Is Quiet: Why You Don’t Need a Big Year-End Transformation 29.12.2025 9:34
This episode is for the woman who’s been evolving quietly, making small shifts, choosing herself in new ways, and learning to trust her own timeline… Hi Muses, In this final Monday Muse of the year, I’m sharing a reminder that your growth doesn’t have to be loud to be real…it doesn’t have to be dramatic…and it definitely doesn’t have to be tied to the calendar. If you’re closing out the year softl...
52. How To STOP Explaining Yourself To Everyone: Permission to Be Fully YOU 22.12.2025 8:18
This episode is your reminder - no matter the season - that you never need to justify your path, your choices, or the season of life you’re in. Hi Muses, If you’ve ever felt yourself shrink around certain people, fall back into old versions of yourself, or worry about being misunderstood, the conversation on this week’s Monday Muse mini-episode is for you. Whether you’re reconnecting with family,...
51. You’re Closer to a Breakthrough Than You Think: A Pep-Talk For When Life is Challenging 18.12.2025 19:04
What if you’re closer to a breakthrough than you realise..? Hi Muses, This week I’m reflecting on why it’s so important to remember just how quickly things can turn around - even when it feels like EVERYTHING is going against us - and why what’s on the other side has the potential to be better than you could ever imagine…or to quote Marilyn Monroe: “Things fall apart so that better things can fall...
50. CHANGE YOUR LIFE - No Crisis Required 15.12.2025 6:25
What if I told you that you don’t need to wait for things to fall apart, before you can change direction..? Hi Muses, In this Monday Muse mini-episode, I’m exploring why we DON’T need a crisis or a rock-bottom moment to choose a new direction in life. We can create a new beginning in ANY moment - for no other reason than something inside of us is ready for more… This episode invites you into a sof...
49. Your Life Won’t Change Until You Do: A Wake-Up Call 11.12.2025 12:32
Are you stuck in the same cycle of wanting your life to change…but knowing that you’re not doing anything different to actually make it happen? Hi Muses, In this short solo episode of Muse Yourself , I’m talking about about fear, comfort zones, and the choices that shape our lives - as well as reflecting on how the power of ‘small steps’ completely transformed my own life. If you’ve ever felt like...
48. How to stop feeling GUILTY for wanting more from life 08.12.2025 8:36
What if I told you that your desires aren’t selfish…they’re actually a part of your soul’s design? Hi Muses, This week’s Monday Muse is a wake-up call for any part of you that’s stopped dreaming…and a reminder that your dreams aren’t just random - they’re guidance. And they’re there for a reason. If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more, feared being seen, or convinced yourself it’s “safer” to...
47. Hypnotherapy, Somatics, and Nervous System Healing: How we REALLY Heal from Trauma 04.12.2025 1:05:55
What if the most challenging chapter of your life was actually the portal to the most incredible transformation? If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to begin again, or like the thought of letting joy in again after loss is just too much - you need to hear this episode. Hi Muses, This week I’m joined by Clinical Hypnotherapist Dolina Hendry, and Activation Method Practitioner Abi Hendry, hosts o...
46. How To Have Confidence In Your OWN Decisions: Learning To Trust Your Own Voice 01.12.2025 11:00
Hi Muses, How many times do you catch yourself polling other people for their opinion on your life choices? This week’s Monday Muse is your reminder - you don’t need anyone’s permission to live your life. If you constantly survey everyone else before making a decision - this episode is for you… I’m getting into: * Why you keep outsourcing your decisions * How polling others dilutes your intuition...
45. How to Stop Feeling Like You're Behind In Life: Owning Your Timeline 27.11.2025 10:08
Ever feel like you’re behind in life? Maybe you thought you’d have the career, the relationship, or the stability by now - but instead you’re looking at everyone else around you and wondering if you’ve missed your chance? Hi Muses, This short solo episode of Muse Yourself is your reminder that you’re not behind - so drop the pressure of the timelines and the expectations you never actually chose…b...
44. How to upgrade your identity: When you feel like you've outgrown your current life and don't know what's next 24.11.2025 8:56
Hi Muses, If things have felt off lately, or if you feel like you’ve outgrown your life without knowing what comes next, this episode is for you. In this week’s Monday Muse I want to invite you - as we get closer to closing out the year - to reflect on the identity you’ve been living in… and whether it still fits the woman you’re becoming. Let this episode be your loving reminder that our lives wi...
43. A Life Reset for the Woman Who Wants More: The Year that Changed my Life 20.11.2025 19:18
What if you knew that the life you want - the one where you live as the most fearless, authentic, fully expressed version of you, was only one decision away ? In this episode, I’m sharing the moment that reset everything for me - the choice that took me from feeling stuck, drained, and “just existing”… to rebuilding my life, traveling the world, and creating the work I was actually born to do. Bec...
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